Broncos announce three roster moves

Broncos announce three roster moves

After releasing linebacker Kasim Edebali on Tuesday, the Denver Broncos filled an opening on the 53-man roster by promoting Deiontrez Mount from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Wednesday.

The Broncos also filled two opens on the 10-man practice squad, one created by Mount’s promotion and the other created by the departure of running back Jonathan Williams, who signed with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.

To fill the spots vacated by Mount and Williams, Denver signed tight end Brian Parker and wide receiver Tim Patrick to the practice squad.

Mount (6-5, 253 pounds) is a third-year defender who was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft out of Louisville. He wears jersey No. 53 and will likely contribute on special teams right away.

Parker (6-4, 265 pounds) is a second-year tight end who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Albany in 2015. He dressed for nine games with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015, catching one pass for six yards against the Broncos last season. He will wear jersey No. 89.

Patrick (6-4, 212 pounds) signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Utah earlier this year. After spending time with the San Francisco 49ers, he signed with Denver’s practice squad in Week 7 but was released last week. Now back on the practice squad, Patrick will wear jersey No. 81.